Burnt River Soil and Water Conservation District...This five year Business Plan (20 12-2017) details...

Burnt River Soil and Water Conservation District

5-Year Business Plan

2012-2017

The conservation and wise use of renewable resources.

Burnt River SWCD Office 3900 Midway Dr. Baker City, OR 97814 Phone: 541-523-7121 x100 FAX: 541-523-2184 [email protected]

Board of Directors Kent Nelson Chair Rodd Bunch Vice Chair Ross Shumway Treasurer Richard D’Ewart Kathryn Flack-Thompson Jerry Franke Ben Norton

Monthly Meetings Board Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm. Meeting locations vary. Call the district office for further information. The public is invited.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .....................................................................................................1 GEOGRAPHY AND AGRICULTURE ......................................................................................2 STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE .......................................................................................3 Enabling and Governing Legislation ......................................................................................................... 3 History ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Leadership ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 Associate Directors .......................................................................................................................................... 4 MISSION, VALUES, AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES ...................................................................5 Mission .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Vision ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Values (and/or Guiding Principles) .......................................................................................................... 5 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ..........................................................................................6 Local Level ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 Regional Level .................................................................................................................................................... 7 State Level ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 National Level..................................................................................................................................................... 7 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ...................................................................................................8 NATURAL RESOURCE CONCERNS AND OUTCOMES .......................................................... 10 District Programs ........................................................................................................... 12 DISTRICT CAPACITY ........................................................................................................ 13 APPENDIXES .................................................................................................................. 15 Appendix A: General Powers of Soil and Water Conservation District Directors ............... 15 Appendix B: Statutes and Administrative Rules ............................................................................... 17 Appendix C: Acronyms used in this Business Plan .......................................................................... 18 Appendix D: Current Fiscal Year Budget .............................................................................................. 19

Burnt River SWCD 5-Year Business Plan Page 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This five year Business Plan (2012-2017) details the Burnt River Soil and Water Conservation District services, activities, resources, staffing, and finances currently available and planned to carry out its mission. The Business Plan also contains general information about the District and Baker County and guides the development of the District’s annual work plans and budgets.

Public Participation

This Plan was prepared with input from:

• The Burnt River SWCD Board of Directors • SWCD District Manager and Staff • Oregon Department of Agriculture

Audience

This Plan is intended for Burnt River SWCD residents, Baker County government officials, funding sources, legislators, and partner agencies.


GEOGRAPHY AND AGRICULTURE

Topography and Land Use

The Burnt River SWCD lies within the portion of the Burnt River basin that is in Baker County. The Burnt River basin generally drains east from the Blue Mountains to the Snake River. After leaving the forested lands, the Burnt River and its main tributaries, the North, West, Middle and South forks, pass through meadowlands in the area above Unity Reservoir. These streams converge into Unity Reservoir. Downstream from the reservoir the river flows through mountainous terrain for more than a mile. It then emerges into a relatively flat meadow near Hereford. After meandering through these flat meadow areas for about 35 miles, the river enters the 16-mile long Burnt River Canyon—a steep, rocky canyon with limited irrigation and very limited grazing. After leaving the canyon, the river meanders through another meadow area around Durkee. This meadow reach is 7.5 miles, and then the river enters another canyon. East of Huntington the Burnt River joins the Snake River. The river drains about 1,100 square miles, ranging in elevation from about 7,900 feet above sea level at the headwaters to some 2,100 feet near Huntington.

The irrigated portions of the basin, or the valley floors, were primarily settled in the mid-to-late 1800s. Much of the uplands were taken up later under the Grazing Homestead Act in the early 1900s. Cow/calf beef operations are the predominate industry in the plan area. Most ranches are situated along the Burnt River and its tributaries where water is diverted from the river system to supplement sparse rainfall for forage production. Ranchers use these irrigated lands adjacent to the river primarily for pasture and forage production with about 25 to 30 percent dedicated to alfalfa production. There are also large areas of public and private land adjacent to streams that are suited for livestock grazing, wildlife habitat, recreation, timber production and limited mining.

Flood irrigation is the predominate practice for most of the 20,000 acres in the Burnt River Irrigation District and for several thousand acres outside the irrigation district. A few sprinkler systems are used on bench areas. Historically, 85 percent of the Burnt River watershed’s runoff occurs from March through June with very low stream flows occurring the remainder of the year. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) completed construction of the Unity Reservoir in 1939 to provide supplemental irrigation water for about 12,000 acres of land. Prior to the construction of the reservoir, this land depended entirely on natural stream flow from the Burnt River for its irrigation supply. At that time, late summer flows on the main stem were often intermittent. At times, ranchers in the Bridgeport area had to go upstream tearing out beaver dams to get stock water in the fall. Records tell of pioneers coming over the Oregon Trail in late summer and fall being able to use the Burnt River’s dry river bed for the trail in an area below Durkee Valley.

Agricultural Production

Baker County ranks #18 in the state for farm and ranch sales with gross sales of $80,617,000 in 2011. Main crops produced in Baker County are: -Small Grains -Hay -Mint -Potatoes -Grass Seed -Livestock


STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE

Enabling and Governing Legislation

The Burnt River SWCD is one of 45 conservation districts in Oregon. Conservation districts are defined in Oregon law as political subdivisions of state government. Burnt River SWCD is not a state agency. Rather it is classified as a municipal corporation, a form of local government, which is required to follow many of the same laws that govern state agencies and special districts. It is specifically governed by ORS 568.210 to 568.890 and ORS 568.900 to 568.933. See Appendix A for the specific powers and authorities granted to districts. Appendix B lists other statutes and administrative rules to which Burnt River SWCD is subject.

The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) that established and govern Oregon’s SWCDs (except the federal tribal Tiicham Conservation District) was significantly revised by the 2009 Legislative Assembly under House Bill 2082. The origin of the House Bill was a collaborative effort among the Oregon Association of Conservation Districts, member Conservation Districts, and the Oregon Department of Agriculture. It was designed to address the evolving challenges and opportunities presented to today’s SWCDs that were not envisioned when the Statute originated, and to eliminate antiquated provisions in the previous editions.

In addition to the general purpose of SWCDs under ORS 568.225 in the previous editions, the following was added: “promote collaborative conservation efforts to protect and enhance healthy watershed functions, assist in the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency resources”.

History

The Burnt River SWCD was established in 1949 to direct agricultural producers to technical assistance resources, such as our partners the NRCS. Since 1949, NRCS and the Burnt River SWCD have partnered to plan and implement conservation practices on private lands in the basin.

Leadership

Directors

A board of seven directors governs the District. Directors are elected by the electorate of Burnt River County at the November General Election, which is held during even-numbered years. Director positions are elected in staggered terms to provide continuity on the board and maintain consistent operations. The Burnt River SWCD Board may appoint a person to fill a board vacancy between elections for the duration of that position’s term. Five of the seven positions are classified as zone positions and must meet the zone requirements and terms of office as specified in ORS 568.560 as follows: “Zone directors must own or manage 10 or more acres of land in the district, be involved in the active management of that property, reside within the boundaries of the district, and be a registered voter.”


An individual may serve as a zone director in lieu of land ownership or management requirements if the individual resides within the zone that is represented, has served at least one year as a Burnt River SWCD Director or Associate Director and has a conservation plan approved by the Burnt River SWCD Board. The other two positions are at-large positions. To qualify for an at-large position, a person must reside within the boundaries of the district and be a registered voter. No land ownership or management requirements are needed for an at-large position, which is also governed by ORS 568.560.

An individual director has power only when acting as a part of the Burnt River SWCD Board. Individual board members may be delegated authority or power to act on behalf of the Board in specific, limited tasks. This authority or power is granted through board action (resolution, motion, policy, etc.) and must be recorded in the meeting minutes.

The Burnt River SWCD Board works cooperatively as a unit to plan and oversee implementing Burnt River SWCD programs. As a representative of the Burnt River SWCD Board, opinions expressed publicly by individual board members should be consistent with established board policy, not the individual’s personal agenda or opinions.

ORS 568.545 requires all SWCDs to select a Chair and Secretary from among its directors. Burnt River SWCD may elect other officers as desired.

The Chair is granted the responsibility to represent Burnt River SWCD with other districts, agencies, associations, partners, organizations, legislators, and property owners consistent with the policies, plans, and interests of Burnt River SWCD. The chair will also conduct regular and special meetings of the Board.

A Vice-Chair has been given the authority to act as the Chair in case of the absence or unavailability of the Chair.

The Secretary is the custodian of all Burnt River SWCD records, minutes, contracts, and other official documents.

Committees are an effective way for Burnt River SWCD to plan and implement Burnt River SWCD functions. They can be comprised of board members, associate directors, Burnt River SWCD advisors, representatives of cooperating agencies and associations, or interested citizens.

Associate Directors

Associate Directors are non-voting members of the District Board. They are appointed by the Directors to serve as advisors and representatives. Associate directorship offers a way to educate potential directors, broaden community input to the District, and expand District programs. Currently the Burnt River SWCD does not have any Associate Directors.


MISSION, VALUES, AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Mission

The mission of the Burnt River Soil & Water Conservation District is to: provide educational, technical and financial assistance to our community for the protection, conservation and restoration of natural resources.

Vision

The conservation and wise use of renewable resources.

Values

• Burnt River SWCD values a voluntary, common sense approach to problem solving

rather than a bureaucratic or regulatory approach. • Burnt River SWCD values the economic importance of agricultural and natural

resources. • Burnt River SWCD values private property rights and respects the trust, confidence,

confidentiality, decisions and knowledge of all property owners and operators.


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Burnt River SWCD works with agencies and individuals as partners in our efforts to achieve our vision. Various memorandums of agreement and/or understanding, working agreements, intergovernmental agreements and informal arrangements, formalize the partnerships. The agreements outline the responsibilities of each partner and identify the types of assistance, resources, and support each will provide to accomplish common conservation goals.

Local Level

Landowners, Producers, General Public

The General Public utilizes the Burnt River SWCD as its primary point of contact for all District programs as well as those of the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service. Landowners and agricultural producers can avail of technical assistance with natural resource concerns and assistance in securing grant or loan funding for an array of natural resource conservation projects.

Burnt River Soil and Water District

The District assists the general public with conservation planning, technical and financial assistance, farm bill program opportunities, and answers to conservation-related questions.

Baker County Association of Conservation Districts

The purpose of the Association is to facilitate the activities of member Districts in providing assistance to governmental agencies, private landowners and other interested parties in their respective pursuits of natural resource conservation.

OSU Extension Service

The District maintains a working relationship with the Burnt River County office of Oregon State University Extension Service to ….


Regional Level

USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)

The District maintains a Cooperative Working Agreement with the NRCS to provide office space and equipment and assistance with conservation planning and conservation practice implementation activities in Burnt River County. The District also from time to time enters into Contribution Agreements with NRCS to produce complete conservation plans. The NRCS provides technical assistance to the District and directly to county landowners and producers. The District is served through NRCS offices in the city of Baker City.

Local Advisory Committee

The Burnt River Local Advisory Committee (LAC) is made up of landowners, agricultural producers, and other stakeholders whose charge is to develop an Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan. The LAC also advises the district and ODA on agricultural water quality issues within the district.

State Level

Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)

The Oregon Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Division provides administrative oversight and partial administrative and technical support funding.

OWEB, DEQ, and other State Agencies

The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) provides financial resources through grants for habitat restoration and water quality improvement projects.

Oregon Association of Conservation Districts

The OACD provides technical and administrative support to the District. It is also the main conservation district advocacy organization with the Oregon State administration and legislature.

National Level

USDA NRCS

The national NRCS offices provide the funding of the work agreements with the District.


GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Goal #1: Sustain, enhance and develop programs that provide technical and financial assistance to property owners, partners and operators.

Objectives: Maintain, enhance and develop, as appropriate, programs and adapt them to current

needs. Programs may include: o Water Quality Program o Watershed Restoration Program o Invasive Species Control Program o Aquatic Habitat Monitoring Program o Education and Outreach Activities

Expand current existing program capacity as opportunities become available

Goal #2: Continue to administer Burnt River SWCD operations to be legally accountable and fiscally responsible.

Objectives: Produce and maintain the annual work plan Develop and approve the Burnt River SWCD annual operating budget Complete financial audit per Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 568, Section 297.425 Review the Business Plan and update as necessary Conduct monthly staff, committee, and board meetings Provide orientation, development, and training for staff Develop needed administrative policies and processes Recruit Board members as needed Hold an Annual Meeting Maintain a working relationship with agricultural organizations, watershed councils,

cities, county, state, and federal entities Perform personnel, fiscal, and contract management


Goal #3: Cooperatively explore opportunities for the potential of a countywide tax base.

Objectives:

• Identify the need for enhanced revenues. • Create an outreach and education strategy. • Create self-sufficiency to meet local needs.


NATURAL RESOURCE CONCERNS AND OUTCOMES

A natural resource concern is a condition that does not meet agreed-to or established criteria

for a quality, sustainable resource. The resource concerns described below are intended to give a picture of the natural resource problems in Burnt River County and why they are important.

The top five resource concerns in Burnt River SWCD are: • Noxious Species • Water Quality and Quantity • Soil Erosion

Noxious Species

A class of individuals having common attributes and designated by a common name that is physically harmful or destructive to living things (landscape, habitat, etc.)

Strategies

• Solicit cooperation with state and federal agencies • Partner with Burnt River Weed Board • Education and Outreach to educate landowners of the threat of noxious weeds • Encourage landowners to eradicate their noxious weeds through partnerships • Assist producers in EQIP signups and implementation • Identify uses for juniper bio-mass

Intended outcomes

• Habitat improvement • Enhanced forage productions • Prevent the introduction of new invasive species • Increased knowledge of landowners roll in preventing and eradicating noxious weeds

Water Quality and Quantity

Water quality is the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water. It is a measure of the condition of water. Strategies

• Update and improve existing water control structures • Work in focus area to improve water quality

o Identify focus area o Targeted outreach and identify landowner priorities o Prioritization of projects to be implemented o Project monitoring o Development, funding and implementation of projects


• Work with landowners to develop water quality and water management strategies that work on their land.

• Partner with the Burnt River Irrigation District Intended outcomes

• Improve water quality to meet TMDL standards • Improve riparian area and increase forage areas • Increase landowner awareness of water quality issues

Erosion

To diminish or destroy by degrees: to wear away by the action of water, wind, or glacial ice. Strategies

• Bank stabilization projects o Juniper bank stabilization o Willow plantings

• Fencing and off stream watering projects where appropriate • Develop grazing management strategies and plans • Education and Outreach

Intended outcomes

• Increased bank stability in Burnt River streams • Reduced sedimentation • Increased landowner knowledge of erosion issues • Habitat improvement


District Programs

Field to Fork

Program overview: Field to Fork is a county-wide event that is designed to educate 5th graders around the area on the importance of conserving our natural resources, and the role that conservation plays in agriculture. The program focuses on soils, water, growing, harvesting, commodities, and processing. By showing students the entire process of food production, they learn how the food they eat gets from the field, to their fork!

Outdoor School

Program overview: Outdoor School is a program designed to teach the County’s sixth graders a plethora of outdoor skills and knowledge. It is a three-day event that is held at Phillips Park in Baker City. Students attend classes such as soils, weeds, watershed, fire, orienteering, and wildlife. *The four soil and water districts participate in multiple Education and Outreach events throughout the year. Events include: Herbicide and Tree Giveaway and an annual Weed Tour partnered with the Baker County Weed Department. The Baker County Fair Booth. Society for Range Management Tour. Oregon Ag Poster Contest. Conservation Tours. Plantings with students.


DISTRICT CAPACITY

Staff

The current staff consists of 6 full time employees and 2 part time employees. These employees are shared among the four Baker County conservation districts through agreements with the Baker County Association of Conservation Districts. All employees are employed and supervised by the Baker Valley SWCD.

District Manager – Whitney Collins Assistant to the District Manager – Tara Wilson Agriculture Conservation Technician – Nicole Sullivan Agriculture Conservation Technician (Part Time) – Wes Morgan

CREP Technician – Ken Diebel Habitat Conservationist – Joshua Uriarte Grassbank Manager – Ken Anderson

The District relies to some extent on outside contractors to fulfill some of its objectives. Contractors are selected per project. In the Summer of 2012, the Districts hired a summer intern to take inventory and create rangeland conservation plans. The District hired a Field to Fork Coordinator who only works 4 months out of the year during the annual Field to Fork event.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors consists of seven members elected district wide by voters. The Board works on a volunteer basis to set policy, plan goals, and enact a yearly budget for the District. Individual Directors initiate and manage specific resource conservation projects through their involvement in watershed councils and non-profit organizations.

Partnerships

The District relies on partnerships with other local agencies and non-profit institutions to further its natural resource conservation goals. They include:

• Natural Resources Conservation Service • Farm Service Agency • OSU Extension • Oregon Department of Agriculture • Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife • Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board • US Department of Fish and Wildlife


Facilities and Equipment

The SWCD shares an office with the NRCS and the FSA. The Conservation Districts own and share a company pickup and four-wheeler, between the four of them, for staff use.

Funding

The District office receives its funding from the following sources

• Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board • Oregon Department of Agriculture • Baker County

The current fiscal year’s budget is included in Appendix D.


APPENDIXES

Appendix A: General Powers of Soil and Water Conservation District Directors

ORS 568.550(1). The board of directors of a soil and water conservation district has the following powers: [Letters correspond to actual statute format.]

a. To secure surveys and investigations and do research relating to:

• The character of soil erosion • The character of floodwater and sediment damage • All phases of the conservation, development, utilization and disposal of water • The preventive measures, control measures and improvements needed

b. To conduct demonstrational projects on lands within the district upon obtaining the consent of the owner and occupier of such lands.

c. To carry out preventive and control measures on lands within the district upon obtaining the consent of the owner and occupier of such lands.

d. To enter into written agreements (see specifics in 568.330[(d])[A]&[(B]) e. To obtain options upon and to acquire by purchase, exchange, lease, gift, grant, bequest or

devise any property, real or personal or rights therein, (see specifics in 568.330[e]) f. To borrow money and to mortgage personal property of the district as security (see specifics in

ORS 568.330[f]) g. To issue general obligation bonds of the district as provided in ORS 568.803 h. To make available, on such terms as the directors shall prescribe, to landowners or occupiers

within the district, agricultural and engineering machinery and equipment, fertilizer, seeds and seedlings and other material or equipment.

i. To construct, operate and maintain such structures as may be necessary or convenient for performance of any of the operations authorized in ORS 568.210 to 568.880 and 568.900 to ORS 568.933.

j. To develop comprehensive plans and specifications for the conservation of soil resources and for the continued control of soil erosion within the district, and to publish such plans, specifications and information and bring them to the attention of owners and occupiers of the lands within the district.

k. To take over, by purchase, lease or otherwise, and to administer, any soil conservation, erosion control or erosion prevention project, or combination thereof, located within district boundaries undertaken by the United States or any of its agencies, or by this state or any of its agencies.

l. To manage, as agent of the United States or any of its agencies, or of this state or any of its agencies, any soil conservation, erosion control or erosion prevention project, or combination thereof, within district boundaries.

m. To act as agent for the United States or any of its agencies, in connection with the acquisition, construction, operation or administration of any soil conservation, erosion control or erosion control project, or combination thereof, within district boundaries.

n. To accept donations, gifts and contributions in money, services, materials, or otherwise from the United States or any of its agencies, or from this state or any of its agencies, and to use or expend such moneys, services, materials or other contributions in carrying on its operations.

o. To sue and be sued in the name of the district, to have a seal, which shall be judicially noticed, to have perpetual succession unless terminated as provided by law, to make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers, and to


make, and from time to time amend or repeal, rules not consistent with ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933 to carry into effect its purposes and powers.

p. To purchase liability or indemnity insurance, in such amounts and containing such terms and conditions as the board believes necessary for the protection of directors, officers and employees of the district against claims incurred in the performance of their duties.

q. To place liens on real and personal property. r. To enter into written agreements with, coordinate activities with and provide assistance to

landowners, managers and residents within the districts and federal, state and local governments, relating to natural resource issues, including but not limited to issues of:

• Agriculture and forestry • Economic development based upon natural resources • Watershed management and ecosystem health • Invasive species • Alternate and renewable energy • Air Quality • Animal waste and nutrient management • Carbon sequestration • Access to market-based services and certification • Fuel reduction and wildfire planning and management • Preservation of agricultural, forestry and other lands

s. To conduct outreach and conservation education activities. t. To provide financial assistance, including but not limited to loans and grants to implement

activities and projects authorized under ORS 271.715 to 271.795, 569.210 to 568.808 or 568.900 to 568.933.

u. To hold patents, trademarks and copyrights. v. To hold conservation easements under ORS 271.715 to 271.795.

ORS 568.550(2). As a condition to the extending of any benefits under ORS 568.210 to 568.808 or 568.900 to 568.933 to lands or the performance of work upon lands, the directors may require contributions in money, services, materials or otherwise to any operations conferring such benefits, and may require landowners or occupiers to enter into and perform such agreements or covenants as to the permanent use of such lands as will tend to prevent or control erosion thereon.

ORS 568.550(3). In order to avoid duplication of activities under subsection (1)(a) of this section, the department may call upon other state and federal agencies for assistance and cooperation in their fields in accordance with memoranda of understanding to be signed by all cooperating agencies.

ORS 568.550(4). A district may not adopt land use regulations under ORS chapter 197, 215 or 227. A district has the standing of an affected landowner to participate in the public process involving administrative rules, regulations, goals, guidelines, plans or other public body actions that may affect one or more properties within the district.


Appendix B: Statutes and Administrative Rules

The Burnt River SWCD is specifically governed by Oregon Revised Statues (ORS) 568.210 through 568.890. In addition, the Clatsop SWCD is subject, but not limited to, the conditions of several statutes and administrative rules as follows:

• ORS 568.900 through 568.933 (Agricultural Water Quality Management) • ORS 561.395 (Soil and Water Conservation Commission) • ORS 561.400 (Natural Resources Division) • ORS 44.320 (Oath of Office) • Oregon Constitution, Article XV, Section 3 (Oath of Office) • ORS 190.003 through 190.110 (Intergovernmental Cooperation) • ORS 192.001 (Public Records Policy) • ORS 192.005 through 192.190 (Custody and Maintenance Records) • ORS 192.310 (Records and Reports) • ORS 192.410 (Inspection of Public Records) • ORS 192.610 through 192.710 (Public Meetings) • ORS 198.010 through 198.955 (Special Districts) • ORS 198.330 through 198.365 (Dissolution of Inactive Districts) • ORS 198.410 through 198.440 (Recall) • ORS 240.379 through 240.394 (Employment of Persons with Severe Disabilities) • Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Equal Opportunity Employment/Sexual

Harrassment/Discriminiation) (Federal) • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Hiring Persons with Disabilities) (Federal) • ORS 244.010 through 244.4000 (Conflict of Interest) • ORS 247.035 (Residency) • ORS 294.305 through 294.565 (Local Budget) (required of districts with a tax levy) • ORS 297.005 through 297.712 (Contracting) • ORS 297.405 through 297.485 (Municipal Audits) • ORS 542.750 (watershed Protection and Flood Prevention) • ORS 659.010 through 659.990 (Employment Practices) • ORS 659.405 (State Policy/Employment of Disabled Persons) • OAR 839-07-550 through 839-07-656 (Sexual Harassment Prevention)


Appendix C: Acronyms to Know

AWQMP Agriculture Water Quality Management Program BLM Bureau of Land Management BMP Best Management Practices CAFO Confined Animal Feeding Operation CREP Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program CRP Conservation Reserve Program CWMA Cooperative Weed Management Area DEQ Department of Environmental Quality (Oregon) DSL Department of State Lands (Oregon) EQIP Environmental Quality Incentives Program ESA Endangered Species Act (Federal) EWP Emergency Watershed Protection Program FSA Farm Service Agency (formerly ASCS) FTE Full Time Equivalent Employee (2080 hrs/yr) GIS Geographic Information Systems HEL Highly Erodible Land LAC Local Advisory Committee LMA Local Management Agency (Oregon SB1010) MOU Memorandum of Understanding NACD National Association of Conservation Districts NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NMFS National Marine and Fisheries Service NWMP Northwest Weed Management Partnership NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly SCS) OACD Oregon Association of Conservation Districts OAR Oregon Administrative Rule OCEAN Oregon Conservation Employees Association Network ODA Oregon Department of Agriculture OFRI Oregon Forest Resources Institute ORS Oregon Revised Statute OSU Oregon State University OSWB Oregon State Weed Board (ODA) OWEB Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board RC&D Resource Conservation and Development RD Rural Development (formerly Farmers Home Administration) SCS Soil Conservation Service (currently NRCS) SDAO Special Districts Association of Oregon SB1010 Agricultural Water Quality Management Act of 1993 (OR) SWCC Soil and Water Conservation Commission SWCD Soil and Water Conservation District USDA United States Department of Agriculture USFS United States Forest Service WHIP Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program WRP Wetland Reserve Program


Appendix D: Budget Summary for 2012-2013

FY 2012-2013 Revenues ODA Admin Funds $4650.00 ODA Technical Assistance/LMA Funds $25,000.00 ODA District Operations Funds $5,815.00 Local Funding (Tax Base) $0.00 SWCD Funding (Other Districts’ MOA) $0.00 Federal Funding (Grants) $0.00 State Funding (Grants) $334,107.00 Total all Revenues $369,572.00 Total Expenditures $369,572.00 Projected Ending Balance $0.00

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